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Lightning Strike Kills Two Farmers in Haridwar Field
18 Jul
Summary
- Two farmers perished when lightning struck a tree they were sheltering under.
- The fatal incident occurred during heavy rainfall near Tihra bridge.
- The victims were cousins, aged 38 and 58, from local villages.
In Haridwar, a sudden storm led to a tragic loss of life on Saturday evening. Two farmers, identified as Nrendra Singh, 58, and his cousin Ranveer Singh, 38, were fatally struck by lightning. The incident occurred near Tihra bridge in the Sidcul area of Haridwar.
While working in a field with a tractor, the two men were caught in heavy rainfall. They sought shelter under a nearby tree, unaware of the impending danger. Moments later, lightning struck the tree, causing critical injuries to both individuals. Despite the efforts of local residents who rushed to their aid, the farmers could not be saved.
Authorities confirmed that both deceased were cousin brothers from the villages of Daluwala Mazbata and Khalla Tihra. Their bodies have been transported to the district hospital for postmortem examinations to understand the full details of the incident.
